Heck, a lot has happened this year. A lot of water has gone under the bridge, and well, let’s face it, is still going under the bridge… So, what if you’ve been a tad railroaded by these events or are feeling off track with what you wanted to have happen this year? Or just a bit off-track with yourself?
We’ve just passed solstice and segued into the second half of the year and there’s actually a whole half a year in front of you to still carve out what’s important to you. There’s time and space to get back in the driver’s seat and course-correct where needed. Or create a new vision for your life this year.
Things may have changed for you work-wise or at home in any number of ways, and it might be time to step back and let yourself ask What do I really want to do with my time? What would really be ‘on purpose’ for me? What do I need for my own wellbeing right now?
I might add that it’s also not a race to the finish line of the end of the year to suddenly get your goals done and tick everything off. That’s not the point here. Life is not a sprint, and there’s no reason to put pressure on yourself to make something happen by December. BUT, it’s all too easy to keep soldiering on through the year and not quite get around to realigning with what matters to you, and then feel pretty frustrated in December that life is not shaping up quite how you’d intended.
We’re also all a bit tired. It’s definitely time to stop and take stock of what you need right now to feel nourished on all levels of self.
So, I’d like to offer you a bunch of resources here for reviewing your goals and what’s important to you, and for some fresh thinking about what’s possible…
The Life Review Kit
Did you complete a Life Review Kit earlier this year? If you did, this can be ideal an ideal time to return back to it now to see where you’re at. You could complete it again now – reflecting on the last six months and then visioning ahead for the next six.
If you’re new to the Kit, it’s a downloadable PDF with a four step process to walk through around reviewing your year (or in this case, the past six months), exploring what’s important about you and your life, creating your vision for your life and who you want to be, and setting out some simple actions to start making that happen. It provides you with just enough structure to do some useful reflecting on you, your life and your values.
> Download for free here.
Articles + Tips
I’ve collated here a number of my articles and blogs that talk about creating a life we love and looking after your wellbeing. A word on wellbeing: if you don’t already have some time off planned in the coming month or two, I really encourage you do so. A lot of people are running themselves rather thin right now, but if you can take a break and replenish BEFORE you really need it, you tend to come back MORE refreshed and your energy levels physically, emotionally and mentally are better overall.
I hope you find some helpful reminders or fresh inspiration …
> We are revaluing what matters and it will enrich our lives
> A great life is built on brave moments
> Why our humungous goals give us the willies (and what to do about it)
> Sometimes you just have to make your bucket list a reality
> Ditching resolutions – have a revolution instead
> Be on the front foot with your wellness and performance this winter
> How to make the most of your holidays – the art of intention
> Turning work-life balance on its head
Coaching Programmes
When it comes to really getting your goals, one of my favourite ways to work with clients is my 6:3:0 HERO programme. Six months, three goals and zero excuses, it has been specially designed to help you get from here to there and blitz anything that might be in your way. Working on lifestyle design goals like getting down to a three-day week earning the same money, or making a successful career change are especially satisfying. I really believe you can have life the way you want it, even when the world around you is in some chaos!
Do you want to finally get out of your own way and GO GET THE LIFE OR BUSINESS YOU WANT? Sometimes we have audacious dreams and goals we know we can achieve, but life just gets in the way (or we get in our way). Maybe you’ve already begun, and got stuck. Twice. Six times! Maybe you know what you need to do but can’t seem to actually get around to it. It might seem too big, overwhelming or you simply can’t decide where to start. Or you may feel thwarted at every turn by the busy-ness of daily life, demands and conflicting priorities.
The 6-3-0 Hero package takes you through a structured, proven process to define and scope your top three goals, as well as identifying everything that has, could or might get in your way. Then we make plans for quality action, then we start moving the (mostly inner!) blocks – and oh there’ll be challenges, you will have blocks, you’ll hold yourself back and WE’LL DEAL WITH IT.
If you’re serious about really making this happen this time, you know you’re ready and you’re prepared to do the work and face whatever is in your way, 6-3-0 HERO is for you. (More info here on 6:3:0 HERO and my other coaching packages).
Please reach out if you’re not sure what you’re best next step is, and we can arrange a free phone consult this month to explore for you.
Karen x
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